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Every woman has a unique pelvis and is different from one another. The differences in the pelvic organs are influenced by genetics, lifestyle, such as physical activity, eating habits, health conditions, sexual activity, and many more. To find out more about the female pelvis, let's take a look at the following review about the anatomy of the female pelvis and its function.
Female pelvis anatomy
The pelvis is actually a ring of bones found between the spine and lower limbs in the body. This protects the inner organs of the pelvis and the contents of the abdominal cavity. The leg muscles, back muscles, and abdominal muscles are attached to the pelvis.
Female pelvis
The pelvis is a rotary joint that attaches to the femur and leg bones. This keeps the body upright, bends and twists and helps a person to be able to walk or run.
The pelvis of women is wider and lower than that of men, this is actually according to the needs of women during pregnancy and childbirth. The pelvic bone consists of three bones that are joined together, namely the hip, sacrum, and coccyx.
Dialnsir of the Health Line, the hip bone consists of:
- Ilium, which is the largest or main bone of the pelvis. These bones are located on both sides of the spine and curve towards the front of the body. When you hold your stomach, you will feel a protruding bone. It is the upper boundary of the ilium called the iliac crest.
- Pubis, which is the bone in front of the hip bone close to the genitals. There is a joint between the two pubic bones called the symphysis pubis, which is a very strong joint of the pubic bone. During childbirth, it becomes more flexible so that the baby's head can pass through during labor.
- Ischium, which is the bone under the ilium and next to the pubis. This bone is thick because it is formed from two bones that are fused and coiled. This is where the femur meets the pelvis and creates the hip joint.
Then there is the sacrum, which is the triangular bone at the back of the pelvis which consists of five vertebrae that are joined together. At the bottom of the sacrum is the coccyx.
Pelvic canal
The circular area covered by the pubic bone at the front and the ischium on either side behind it is called the pelvic canal. This canal has a curved shape due to the difference in the size of the front and back of the pelvis. This is the channel through which the baby is born.
In the pelvic area of women there are several important organs, such as:
- Endometrium (lining of the uterus), which is the attachment for a fertilized egg
- The uterus, which is the hollow organ between the bladder and rectum (anus)
- Ovaries (ovaries), which are two female reproductive organs located in the pelvis
- Fallopian tube, which is the tube that connects the ovaries to the uterus.
- Cervix (cervix), which is the lower part of the uterus that forms an open tube into the vagina
Hip size and shape
After knowing the anatomy of a woman's pelvis, you will understand that the size and shape of the pelvis greatly affects the birthing process. Women with a wide pelvis will find it easier to carry out a normal delivery process.
Of course, the development of the pelvic bones is influenced by food intake since childhood. Lack of important minerals such as iodine also causes abnormal pelvic bone development. In addition, women who were stunted when they were small also tend to have a narrower size.
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